Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11 Now Available

Published on November 10, 2021

The Unified Government Public Health Department is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 at the former Kmart site at 7836 State Avenue in KCK. These vaccines are available on a “while supplies last” basis due to the fact that the UGPHD received only 900 doses for the children’s vaccines in its initial shipment.

Health Department experts also emphasized that it’s important to get as many people in the family vaccinated now, before the busy holiday season arrives, to prevent the spread of COVID during holiday gatherings.

What to Know Before You Go

• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Families will fill out a short intake form while they wait in line
• Pediatric nurses who have experience working with young children are on site to help with COVID vaccinations for these younger children.
• After receiving their vaccination, children need to wait for 15 minutes in the observation area, which is the same standard waiting period as those of other age groups wait after COVID vaccinations.

Location and Hours

• The location is 7836 State Avenue in KCK
• Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• No appointment or insurance is needed

Don’t Forget – Booster Shots Also Available!

A reminder - COVID-19 booster shots are available for eligible people living in Wyandotte county, from all three types of COVID vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson). Here are the details about who’s eligible for these new booster shots:

If you previously got Pfizer or Moderna, you are eligible for a booster if:

• You received a 2-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine, and
• You got your second dose at least 6 months ago, and
• You are in one of the following groups:

• Age 65 or older, or
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings, or
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions, or
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

If you previously got J&J you are eligible for a booster if:

• You received a single dose of J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson), and
• You got your first dose at least 2 months ago, and
• You are age 18 or older

What to know when you go to get your booster:

• Please bring your vaccination card to show when you received your previous dose.
• You may request to get a different type of vaccine for your booster if you wish. Let the staff on site know if you have a preferred type of vaccine for your booster.

Where to get your initial COVID vaccination or booster in Wyandotte County:

• Search for a vaccine site by location and vaccine type at vaccines.gov
• UG Public Health Department’s vaccination site:
  • Former Kmart building, 7836 State Ave, Kansas City, KS
  • Wednesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
  • Offering Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J. This includes first doses, second doses (Pfizer and Moderna), and boosters.
  • Learn more at WycoVaccines.org or by calling 3-1-1 (913-573-5311)

For more information about vaccinations and COVID in Wyandotte County visit WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1.